Finding the Third Proportional to 27,956 and 39,110
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Solution
The third proportional to 27,956 and 39,110 is: 54,714.27
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
27,956 : 39,110 = 39,110 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
27,956/39,110 = 39,110/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
27,956x = 39,110 × 39,110 - Step 4: Simplify right side
27,956x = 1,529,592,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,529,592,100/27,956 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 54,714.27
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